Obituaries

Marion Bevis

Marion Bevis

Jul 24, 2009

Marion W. Bevis, age 91, passed away July 24, 2009. She was born in Greensboro, AL and was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence ���Buddy��� Bevis, by her parents and her 9 brothers and sisters. Marion worked for Eagles, Teppers and Kysers Department stores in Selma. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Nichols (Nick) of Trussville, AL grandson, Alan (Liz)...

George Blanton

George Blanton

Jul 24, 2009

Selma physician Dr. George Claiborne Blanton Jr. died at Vaughan Medical Center Friday after a lengthy illness. His funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Paul���s Episcopal Church with the Rev. James Elliot, interim rector, and the Rev. Joseph Knight officiating. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Lawrence Funeral Service directing. The family will receive visitors...

Ruth Pettersen

Ruth Pettersen

Jul 24, 2009

Ruth (Cissie) Feagin Shuptrine Pettersen, 71, of Selma, AL and formerly of Nashville, TN, devoted mother, avid gardener and talented artist, died July 24, 2009, at her home in Selma. Born November 27, 1937, she was the daughter of Cecil Fontaine and Ruth Feagin Shuptrine of Selma. After graduating from Albert G. Parrish High School in 1955, she attended the...

Marjorie Self

Marjorie Self

Jul 24, 2009

Mrs. Marjorie Parrish Self died on Friday, July 24, 2009, in Grady General Hospital, Cairo, GA..Funeral services for Mrs. Self will be held on Monday, July 27,2009, 11 a.m., at the chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Norman G. Williams and Rev. Linda Tarver officiating. Interment will follow in the New Live Oak Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be...

Betty Jordan

Betty Jordan

Jul 23, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOBetty Jean Jordan, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away July 23, 2009. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Rudy Taylor and Edward Taylor. Surviving are her son, Ralph (Roslan) Jordan; nephew, Steve Taylor and niece, Kim (Wayne) McKenzie. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m....

Peggy Mosley

Peggy Mosley

Jul 23, 2009

Peggy Joyce Mosley, age 65, died Thursday July 23, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Lolley. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, David Edward Mosley, children, Sherry Lolley (Bill), David Mosley, Jr. (Karen); grandchildren, Micah Hohenberger (TJ), Blake Mosley, Billinda Lolley and Joseph Lolley; sisters, Janie Morgan (Johnny), Elizabeth Whittington (George); and...

Frances Pomeranz

Frances Pomeranz

Jul 21, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOFrances R. Pomeranz, age 80, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lydia Rorex; brothers, Jack Rorex, Tom Rorex, Charles Rorex, Bud Rorex, Pete Rorex, Bill Rorex and Monk Rorex and sisters, Betty Simmons, Katherine "Sister" Walker and Ruth Phillips....

Betty Capitina

Betty Capitina

Jul 19, 2009

Betty Capitina, age 80 of Selma, passed away on Sunday July 19, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Summerlin officiating and burial following at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Maplesville. Betty is survived by her sister, Mary Jo Willis of...

Betty Walker

Betty Walker

Jul 17, 2009

Betty Marie DuBose Walker, age 78, of Selma, died Friday July 17, 2009. Survivors include her daughters, Pam Schatz (Clark) of Leeds, AL, Cam Walker of Selma, Kim Owens (Richard) of Smiths, AL; grandchildren, Olivia Owens, Hannah Owens, Noah Owens; sister, Sandra Boswell, brother, Henry DuBose, Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m....

Perry Harvell

Perry Harvell

Jul 15, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOPerry Daniel "Danny" Harvell, age 43, of Selma, AL, passed away July 15, 2009. He was preceded in death by his son, Justin Perry Harvell; mother, Mary Edna Plummer Harvell; sister, Mary Catherine Harvell Gill; and grandparents, Arthur and Catherine Plummer, Charlie and Willie Merle Frazier and Condie and Becky Wilkerson Harvell....

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Jul 14, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOBilly Travis "Bubba" Poynor, Jr., age 31, of Selma AL, passed away July 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy T. Poynor, Sr. and Debbie Cox Poynor; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Cox; paternal grandfather, James Earby and uncle, Ray Poynor. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Chandler Poynor; sons, Billy...

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Jul 14, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOBilly Travis "Bubba" Poynor, Jr., age 31, of Selma AL, passed away July 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy T. Poynor, Sr. and Debbie Cox Poynor; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Cox; paternal grandfather, James Earby and uncle, Ray Poynor. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Chandler Poynor; sons, Billy...

Charles Watson

Charles Watson

Jul 14, 2009

Mr. Charles Watson died, July 14, 2009. He will have a visitation at Leawence Funeral Home from 6-7 pm Thursday, July 16, 2009. Graveside services will be at New Live Oak cemetary Friday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m.

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Billy Poynor, Jr.

Jul 14, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOBilly Travis "Bubba" Poynor, Jr., age 31, of Selma AL, passed away July 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy T. Poynor, Sr. and Debbie Cox Poynor; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Cox; paternal grandfather, James Earby and uncle, Ray Poynor. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Chandler Poynor; sons, Billy...

Roland Ellison

Roland Ellison

Jul 13, 2009

Roland Oliver Ellison, age 88 of Selma, passed away on Monday July 13, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday July 16, 2009 at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Preston Johnson officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Mr. Ellison is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and...

Dr. Ruder. Sr.

Dr. Ruder. Sr.

Jul 12, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEODr. Joseph Martin Ruder, Sr., age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away on July 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; his parents, Jacob and Anna; six brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son, Joe "Jody" Ruder and JoAnn. He graduated from New Marshfield High...

Norman Meister

Norman Meister

Jul 10, 2009

Norman Steffens Meister, 87, of Selma died July 10, 2009 at his residence. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Neal Caver officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at the funeral home. Mr....

Carolyn Rylee

Carolyn Rylee

Jul 10, 2009

Click here to view Tribute Memorial Video VIEW VIDEOCarolyn Rylee, age 71, passed away Friday, July 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Rylee. Carolyn is survived by her sons, Cecil (Kim) Rylee, James Rylee and William T. Rylee; daughter, Terrie (Calvin) Daniels; brother, Bill (Elaine) Harris; sister, Sue (Ken) Sutter; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren....

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones

Jul 9, 2009

Charlie Georgeton Jones, age 83, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Fannie Jones; son, Larry Jones; grandson, David Godwin; brother, Forrest Jones, and sister, Mary Jones. Surviving are his wife, Frances Jones; sons, Sidney (Karen) Jones, John (Debra) Brock and Bobby (Elise) Brock; daughters, Donna Massie, Belinda...

Charlie Jones

Charlie Jones

Jul 9, 2009

Charlie Georgeton Jones, age 83, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 9, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Fannie Jones; son, Larry Jones; grandson, David Godwin; brother, Forrest Jones, and sister, Mary Jones. Surviving are his wife, Frances Jones; sons, Sidney (Karen) Jones, John (Debra) Brock and Bobby (Elise) Brock; daughters, Donna Massie, Belinda...